P-1 Visa

The P-1 classification applies to an individual coming to the U.S. temporarily to perform at a specific athletic competition as an athlete, individually or as part of a group or team, at an internationally recognized level of performance.

Our approach to processing P-1 Visas

We generally work with the Petitioner to provide them with an extensive checklist of documents and sample letters required to process a P Petition.

Related Visas

The typical documentation required to process a petition is as follows:

A written advisory opinion from an appropriate labor organization

A copy of the contract with a major U.S. sports league or team or a contract in an individual sport commensurate with international recognition in the sport, if such contracts are normally utilized in the sport;

Copies of evidence of at least two of the following:

Significant participation in a prior season with a major United States sports league;

Participation in international competition with a national team;

Significant participation in a prior season for a U.S. college or university in intercollegiate competition

A written statement from an official of the governing body of the sport which details how the alien or team is internationally recognized;

A written statement from a member of the sports media or a recognized expert in the sport which details how the alien or team is internationally recognized;

The individual or team is ranked, if the sport has international rankings; or

The alien or team has received a significant honor or award in the sport.